Question:
Preventing wrinkles...?
I checked the archives, but I couldn't find anything useful, so...^^;
I'm looking for a good day lotion for preventing wrinkles (I'm 21, so I don't need any corrective stuff yet). I already use Olay Complete Care with SPF15, which is ok, but I want to try something different ^^; I also need an eye cream, preferably with antioxidants and SPF15, that's not over £10.
I was thinking of Garnier Stop - anyone used it? Is it any good? Any other recommendations? Thanks! ^_^
The single most important things you can do to prevent wrinkles (as far as I know - interested in corrections or other views!!) are to use sunscreen, not to smoke and to eat properly (especially plenty of things rich in zinc, vitamin A and E, good fats and EFAs). At your age, I don't think creams and lotions will really do a huge amount (other than UVA/UVB protection). My own firm belief (by no means scientifically proven!) with skin is that 90% of the work comes from what you put into your body, not what you put on it!!
Having said that, I like the Nivea Q10 eyecream (SPF15, I think) and it seems to help the teeny little lines I was starting to get at the corner of my eyes. I use the same Olay stuff as you and really like it. I quite like the Garnier Stop range as well, but a lot of them are a bit on the heavy side for me.
Not a lotion, but I'm also a big fan of the Olay Thermal skin polisher face cleanser - it's fantastic!
g_k
Paula Begoun has good advice on what to look for in a moisturiser here.
I already use sunscreen and I don't drink or smoke, so at least I'm doing *something* right! :)
My own firm belief (by no means scientifically proven!) with skin is that 90% of the work comes from what you put into your body, not what you put on it!!
And you've got a good point with that, I totally agree...but you can never be too sure :P
I had the same concerns about the Garnier stuff too...my skin's a bit on the oily side, so maybe that's not a great idea.
I'll look into the Nivea eye cream too. Thanks for your help! :D
I checked the archives, but I couldn't find anything useful, so...^^;
I'm looking for a good day lotion for preventing wrinkles (I'm 21, so I don't need any corrective stuff yet). I already use Olay Complete Care with SPF15, which is ok, but I want to try something different ^^; I also need an eye cream, preferably with antioxidants and SPF15, that's not over £10.
I was thinking of Garnier Stop - anyone used it? Is it any good? Any other recommendations? Thanks! ^_^
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The single most important things you can do to prevent wrinkles (as far as I know - interested in corrections or other views!!) are to use sunscreen, not to smoke and to eat properly (especially plenty of things rich in zinc, vitamin A and E, good fats and EFAs). At your age, I don't think creams and lotions will really do a huge amount (other than UVA/UVB protection). My own firm belief (by no means scientifically proven!) with skin is that 90% of the work comes from what you put into your body, not what you put on it!!
Having said that, I like the Nivea Q10 eyecream (SPF15, I think) and it seems to help the teeny little lines I was starting to get at the corner of my eyes. I use the same Olay stuff as you and really like it. I quite like the Garnier Stop range as well, but a lot of them are a bit on the heavy side for me.
Not a lotion, but I'm also a big fan of the Olay Thermal skin polisher face cleanser - it's fantastic!
g_k
Answers:
Paula Begoun has good advice on what to look for in a moisturiser here.
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I already use sunscreen and I don't drink or smoke, so at least I'm doing *something* right! :)
My own firm belief (by no means scientifically proven!) with skin is that 90% of the work comes from what you put into your body, not what you put on it!!
And you've got a good point with that, I totally agree...but you can never be too sure :P
I had the same concerns about the Garnier stuff too...my skin's a bit on the oily side, so maybe that's not a great idea.
I'll look into the Nivea eye cream too. Thanks for your help! :D